The field of counseling psychology is characterized by long roots in vocational psychology,
prevention, primary interventions, advocacy, and an emphasis on individual differences. The
field’s fundamental philosophical approach has historically emphasized human strengths,
well-being, and prevention. Over the years, this approach has led to emerging emphases on
cultural context, dimensions of diversity, the role of work in people’s lives, and expanded
roles for counseling psychologists in new settings, contexts, and with new populations.

This handbook both highlights the practices in counseling psychology’s traditional areas as
well as in new and emerging areas. Series: APA Handbooks in Psychology™.2012.
1,256 pages. 2-Volume Set.

For the full Table of Contents and list of contributors, please visit us online at:
http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4311508.aspx

CONTENTS

Volume 1. Theories, Research, and Methods | Part I. Counseling Psychology Foundations | Part II. Theories and Research
| Part III. Contextual Factors | Volume 2. Practice, Interventions, and Applications | Part I. Work and Education | Part II.
Community and Family | Part III. Health | Part IV. Social Justice | Part V. New Directions: Settings and Populations

ALSO OF INTEREST

Three Approaches
to Psychotherapy
With a Female Client
An Integrative Approach

Inside the SessionWhat Really Happensin PsychotherapyPaul L. Wachtel

Three Approaches
to Psychotherapy
With a Male Client
An Integrative Approach